During the weeklong Oakland teacher strike, attendance has been down by more than 95-percent across the district. Now one group of parents and volunteers has set up a Solidarity School to offer parents a classroom alternative.
OAKLAND -- The Oakland teacher strike has already lasted a full week. And while the two sides are making progress, there is still no end in sight.
The classrooms don't look anything like what the students are used to, with art activities and Lego pieces laid out on picnic tables and blankets, but parents say they're grateful. "70-percent of Oakland Unified School District kids are [from] low-income families," said Veliel."They need to work but also want to stand in solidarity with these teachers because they're fighting for our kids and what our kids need. That's why this is so important to me."
"I am losing work. But this is more important? So important," Veliel said."I can grind when it's over, right?"
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